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US Lawmakers Propose Ending OPT and STEM-OPT Programs
Concerns rise for Indian students as US lawmakers review work pathways linked to F-1 visas, including OPT and STEM-OPT.
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USCIS Adopts Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Filings
USCIS has shifted to final action dates for employment-based filings, impacting visa processing timelines.
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USCIS Announces 35.3% Selection Rate in Recent Lottery
USCIS selected 118,660 beneficiaries in the latest lottery, achieving a 35.3% selection rate with a beneficiary-centered approach.
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USCIS Changes EB Filing Instructions for May 2026
USCIS mandates use of Final Action Dates for EB filings starting May 2026, impacting many applicants.
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USCIS Confirms May Visa Bulletin Employment Filing Changes
USCIS announces that employment-based applications must use Final Action Dates for May, with no movement from April.
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USCIS Ends Remote Participation for Attorneys in Interviews
Effective May 18, 2026, USCIS will require attorneys to attend interviews in person, ending remote participation.
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USCIS Ends Remote Representation for Immigration Interviews
Starting May 18, 2026, USCIS requires attorneys to be physically present for immigration interviews.
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USCIS Establishes New Tactical Operations Division for Immigration Oversight
USCIS has launched a Tactical Operations Division focused on denaturalization and refugee re-vetting, according to an internal document.
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USCIS Extends myE-Verify Program with No Changes
USCIS confirms extension of the myE-Verify program, allowing users to manage employment eligibility records securely.
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USCIS Faces Staff Shortages Amid Record Backlogs
USCIS is experiencing significant staff losses, leading to unprecedented backlogs and delays in processing immigration cases.
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